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Nissan Altima

2000–2004 only

614 classified complaints

2000–2004 Nissan Altima models have 614 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Body and panel corrosion, typically surfacing around 105,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2000–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Nissan Altima report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2000–2004

2005–2009

2010–2014

2015–2019

2020–2024

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2000–2004 only

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 147 complaints

Median onset: 105,000 miles. 0.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 103 complaints

Median onset: 96,500 miles. 3.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 67 complaints

Median onset: 100,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 64 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Catalytic converter · Exhaust and emissions 60 complaints

Median onset: 105,575 miles. 1.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $720–$2,370 nationally.

Head gasket and cylinder head · Engine 26 complaints

Median onset: 92,078 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,620–$3,010 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 114,000 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 18 complaints

Median onset: 121,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2000–2004 model years. See the full Nissan Altima report for every year and full specs/safety data.